Ski



Patented Aug. 14, 1945 UNITED STATES PATENT sin oFFlcE Carl Ruhme, Minneapolis, Minn. ApplicationAugust 12, 1943, Serial No. 498,301

` 1 claim. (ci. 28o- 12) ing and manipulation thereof.

Another object of the invention is to provide adequately strong but resilient bracing means for the handle of the device.

A further object of the invention is to provide an upwardly extending handle post with a recess formed in its base so that the user can insert his toe therein to assist him in staying on th'e ski.

These and other objects and advantages of the invention will more fully appear from the following description made in connection with the accompanying drawing, wherein like reference characters refer to thesame parts throughout the views, and, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the device; and Fig. 2 is a side elevation thereof.

The ski device includes a single runner 3 which as is customary is provided with an upwardly curved pointed front end 4. As indicated in Fig. lthe underside of the ski runner -3 may be provided with grooves 5 which "tend to prevent side slipping and assist tion of the ski.

Extending upwardly from the ski runner 3 intermediate the ends thereof is a post 6 which may be secured to the ski runner in any desired manner. Secured to the upper end of the post 6 is a horizontally disposed handle 'l which is preferably rounded to make a comfortable grip. Behind the lower end of the post 6 is a block 8 which is provided with a U-shaped cut-out portion 8a. The rider can insert the toe portion of his boot or shoe in the cut-out portion 8a to assist him in maintaining his position on the ski. The block 8 in addition to affording a toe positioning means is fitted tightly up against the lower end of the post 6 and assists in anchoring it in position. As an additional foot positioning means I provide a flat foot piece 9 which may be made of metal or rubber and which is corrugated as indicated in the drawing to keep the The foot piece 9 can material such as a having a roughened rider-s foot from slipping. be formed of any suitable sheet of rubber or metal upper surface.

A brace l0 has one end secured tothe upper ,end of the handle post 6 by in controlling the direc-` any suitable means` l utilize less expensive skis and at the same time secure the strength which is present in more `appearance of the device but such as bolts H. The brace I0 curves downwardly and forwardly from the upper end ofthe handle post 6, and at its forward end the brace is attached to the ski runner 3 adjacent its curved forward end. The brace I o is preferably connected to the course, any suitable connecting means can be used. It is desired, however, that said brace extend to a point near the end of the ski because the forward portion is usually the part which is most frequently subject to breakage. By reinforcing the forward end of the ski it is possible to costly ones.

The ski device is simple to manufacture and is one which provides considerable exercise as well as sport. The' user places the toe of one boot or shoe in the recess 8 and the remainder of the foot rests upon the pad or plate 9. The handle 1 is grasped and the rider can move across level places` as well as up inclines by pushing with the other foot and thus propel himself over the snow. The device can be used for coasting down hill, of course, and a kick or two with the free foot gives the rider a good start.`

The brace ID is curved not only to enhance the also to provide a strong yet resilient means for upon which the handle 1 is mounted. Skis normally are ilexibleand with the curved flexible or resilient brace I0 the rider still gets the feeling of flexibility as he would have on an ordinary pair of skis. This flexibility` adds considerably to the comfort of the rider since it tends to absorb shocks which otherwise would be transmitted more directly to the legs of the rider.

While no materials are specified it is preferred that the brace I0 be made of wood similar to the material from which the ski runner itself is made.

It will, of course, be understood that various changes may be made in the form, details, arrangements and proportions of the various parts without departing from the scope of my invention.

What is claimed is: In a ski device, a ski runner, a post extending upwardly from said runner intermediate the ends thereof, a hand grip member on the upper end `of said post, a brace extending downwardly and forwardly from the upper portion of said post and connected to the forward end of said runner, said brace being formed on a curve and being made of a resilient material.

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